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Education &
Training in Acupuncture
for Doctors
& Medical Students
It is a good idea to check with the Medical Board in your state for laws governing the practice of Acupuncture. In New York call the:
New York State Medical Board
Thomas J. Monahan
Executive Secretary of Medicine
518-474-3842
In New York, physicians need a certificate in order to incorporate acupuncture into their practice. Certification takes 300 credit hours in this state to be certified once one has a medical license. For a listing of acupuncture laws by state, call the National Acupuncture Foundation (see below). The National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncturists (NCCA, see below) has established a certification process, and NCCA certification is a requirement for licensure in some states.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN ACUPUNCTURE
New York State Medical Board 300 Hour Registered or Approved Programs
American College of Acupuncture, Inc.
1021 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10028
212-876-9781
The New York Society of Acupuncture for Physicians and Dentists is part of this organization. They also hold seminars and conferences throughout the year.
International College of Acupuncture and Electrotherapeutics
800 Riverside Drive
Suite 8-I
New York, NY 10032
212-781-6262
It is best to write for information.
New Center College for Wholistic Health Education and Research
6801 Jericho Turnpike
Syosset, NY 11791-4465
516-364-0808
This center has a comprehensive program in acupuncture of 2805 hours. Course requirements are waived for those with a background in medicine. For M.D.s, course waivers generally bring the program down to approximately 2100 hours. Several M.D.s have been through this program. The college is also approved to provide a structured 300-hour program for physicians which would allow the physician to use acupuncture in his or her practice. This program is not running yet, but the center anticipates having this program available for enrollment in Fall 1997.
New York Medical College
Certificate Course in Acupuncture
Dr. Ravinder Mamtani
Department of Community and Preventive Medicine
Valhalla, NY 10595
914-993-4378
This course will be offered every weekend for a one year period.
Tri-State Institute of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture
P.O. Box 890
Planetarium Station
New York, NY 10024
212-496-7869
This course fulfills the 300-hour requirement for certification in New York State. The course is divided into three segments:
Area 1. The Filters of Acupuncture and a Tender Point Protocol (100 hours) is the core curriculum and is offered on weekends.
Area 2. Acupuncture Area Studies (100 hours) is offered on evenings and weekends.
Area 3. Clinical Practice (100 hours)
Other Qualifying Programs
UCLA School of Medicine
Medical Acupuncture for Physicians
Joseph Helms, M.D.
2520 Milvia Street
Berkeley, CA 94704
510-841-7600
UCLA offers a 200-hour course designed for the M.D. and D.O. The course is divided into three segments:
The New York State Medical Board evaluates out-of-state programs on an individual
basis. The UCLA program has been approved in the past as part of the 300-hour state
requirement.
Comprehensive Programs in Acupuncture
Pacific Institute of Oriental Medicine
915 Broadway, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10010
212-982-3456
This institute offers a comprehensive three-year training program in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Medical students and graduates of medical school may arrange to take special courses within the program. Physicians are currently taking the program as a postgraduate option. They will receive a diploma in acupuncture at the end of their study.
New Center for Wholistic Health Education and Research
See above.
ACUPUNCTURE INFORMATION RESOURCES
American Academy of Medical Acupuncture
5820 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 500
Los Angeles, CA 90036
213-937-5514
In order to promote the integration of traditional and modern forms of acupuncture with Western medical training, the academy sponsors courses in medical acupuncture, publishes a journal, and conducts an annual scientific symposium.
National Acupuncture Foundation
1718 M Street, Suite 195
Washington, D.C. 20036
202-332-5794
This organization publishes a state-by-state directory of acupuncture license laws which can be purchased upon request.
National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncturists
P.O. Box 9705
Washington, D.C. 20090-7075
202-232-1404
This organization provides the national NCCA certification exam, which is used by many states as the written and practical examination for individuals qualifying for licensure in that state. Call this organization to find out the eligibility requirements for taking the examination.
Copyright © 1997 by the Trustees of Columbia University, City of New York
